DR. PETER N SMITH DMD, MSD
Prescription History 1073736070
Dentist - Periodontics in Orem, UT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. PETER N SMITH DMD, MSD, an active Periodontics specialist practicing in Orem, UT. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 440 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which accounts for 136 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 136 | 136.0 | 2,173 | $6.05▼ below UT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average UT prescriber Averages are among UT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the UT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the UT average for this medication. 136.0 30-Day Fills 2,173 Days Supply About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. | |||||
| Amoxicillin | 125 | 125.0 | 954 | $4.00▼ below UT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average UT prescriber Averages are among UT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the UT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the UT average for this medication. 125.0 30-Day Fills 954 Days Supply About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 74 | 74.0 | 246 | $8.24▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average UT prescriber Averages are among UT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the UT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the UT average for this medication. 74.0 30-Day Fills 246 Days Supply About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
| Ibuprofen | 45 | 45.0 | 725 | $8.66▼ below UT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average UT prescriber Averages are among UT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the UT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the UT average for this medication. 45.0 30-Day Fills 725 Days Supply About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties | |||||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 25 | 25.0 | 187 | $10.88▼ below UT avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average UT prescriber Averages are among UT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the UT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the UT average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 187 Days Supply About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. | |||||
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | 24.0 | 144 | $10.35▼ below UT avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average UT prescriber Averages are among UT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the UT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the UT average for this medication. 24.0 30-Day Fills 144 Days Supply About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 | 11.0 | 86 | $10.76▼ below UT avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average UT prescriber Averages are among UT prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the UT average This provider's average cost per claim is below the UT average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 86 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. PETER N SMITH DMD, MSD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Periodontics prescribing approach at this Orem, UT practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among UT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
